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Shares of Microsoft edged lower ahead of its earnings report, with the stock down around 1% in early trading on Wednesday. The move comes as investors positioned for key updates on cloud growth, capital spending, and artificial intelligence monetisation. Microsoft’s earnings are expected to provide a critical update on whether its aggressive AI strategy is… Continue reading Microsoft stock down 1% ahead of earnings: what to expect?

Shares of Starbucks rose about 8% on Wednesday after the coffee giant reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its annual outlook, signaling early success in its ongoing turnaround strategy under CEO Brian Niccol. The stock also gained following the earnings release, as investors responded positively to improving sales trends and a return to year-over-year earnings… Continue reading Starbucks stock jumps 8% as turnaround gains traction

SoFi Technologies reported strong first-quarter results, with profit and revenue surpassing expectations, but its shares fell sharply after the company issued a slightly weaker-than-expected outlook for the current quarter. The financial services firm said it expects adjusted revenue growth of around 30% in the second quarter, just below analyst estimates of 31%. The cautious guidance… Continue reading SoFi stock drops 12% despite strong Q1 earnings as outlook disappoints

Wall Street opened in the red on Wednesday, as investors were cautious ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve decision and a heavy slate of Big Tech earnings, while keeping a close eye on rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. The S&P 500 slipped 0.18%, alongside the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell 92 points, while… Continue reading Dow slips 90 pts as Fed decision, Big Tech earnings keep markets on edge

Seagate Technology delivered a strong set of third-quarter results that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations, sending its shares sharply higher in premarket trading and reinforcing investor confidence in the durability of artificial intelligence-driven demand for data storage. The hard-drive maker reported adjusted earnings of $4.10 per share for the quarter, more than doubling from $1.90… Continue reading Seagate stock soars 15% as AI storage boom fuels earnings beat

Yum Brands on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations, supported by another strong performance from its Taco Bell division. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.50, surpassing estimates of $1.38, according to a survey by LSEG. Revenue came in at $2.06 billion, slightly ahead of expectations of $2.04 billion.… Continue reading Yum Brands beats estimates as Taco Bell posts 8% sales growth

BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI stock) is back in the spotlight ahead of next week’s first-quarter report, and the stock’s latest move explains why. BBAI stock jumped over 10% Tuesday, climbing sharply as shares swung from $3.65 to $4.39 and hovered near $4.20–$4.22. The company is set to report Q1 2026 results on May 5 at about… Continue reading BBAI stock is flying ahead of Q1 results: should you buy?

UK equities moved lower on Wednesday as investors assessed a mixed set of corporate earnings while shifting focus toward upcoming global central bank decisions, including the policy outlook from the Bank of England. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index slipped 0.7% by 0950 GMT, marking its seventh decline in eight sessions. Meanwhile, the mid-cap FTSE 250… Continue reading UK shares slip as earnings weigh ahead of central bank decisions

Chevron is bracing for a potential downturn, with Wall Street analysts broadly predicting a year-over-year decline in both earnings and revenue for the quarter ending March 2026.  The oil giant’s near-term stock performance, however, will hinge on whether its actual results manage to defy—or confirm—these widely held consensus estimates. The upcoming earnings report, slated for… Continue reading Chevron braces for Q1 earnings and revenue decline